Eric Wise had a game-high 22 points for UC Irvine (11-16, 4-9). He hit on 8 of 17 from the field. Darren Moore added 10 points and nine rebounds.

UC Riverside led 32-25 at the half. UC Irvine never led in the game.

This win puts the Highlanders in eighth place (they hold the tie breaker over UC Irvine) in the Big West, and the top eight teams earn a bid to the conference tournament. They have three Big West games remaining.